I’ve been a Hyatt credit card holder (the old version, of course) since 2012, and it was always a card I happily paid the annual fee for year after year because the category 1-4 annual free night certificate was more than worth the $75 annual fee. The old … [Read More...]
Wow Spirit Airlines’ Spirit Saver$ Club is Actually $60 Well Spent
Well, hey there! It's been a hot minute since I've posted, and it's partially due to taking a step back during the pandemic, moving permanently from New Jersey to Tampa, and other business ventures consuming my time. Either way, I've still silently kept up … [Read More...]
United Mile Play: Check to See if Your Account is Targeted to Earn Bonus Miles
United introduced “Mile Play”, a new way to earn miles with United MileagePlus® back in 2017, and the promotion seems to return several times per year. As I was browsing my United app, it looks like the offer is back again for targeted accounts, allowing … [Read More...]
Trip Reports
Hotel Review: Conrad New York Midtown
A couple weeks ago, the folks at Hilton invited me to a media event to preview some of the rooms and tour the new Conrad … [Read More...]
Hotel Review: Kimpton Arras Hotel Downtown Asheville
I've been visiting Asheville frequently these past few months thanks to a new business venture (which admittedly, is the … [Read More...]
First Impressions of Encore Boston Harbor
I'm happy with the addition of another impressive and accessible "Vegas-style" casino on the East Coast, so allow me to … [Read More...]
Strategies
New Status Match and Challenge Available With WestJet
If you have airline status with another carrier, West Jet currently has a three-part status match / status challenge to Gold or Silver with WestJet Rewards. Benefits include complimentary upgrades, priority services and lounge access (don't get too … [Read More...]
My Experience With BagsVIP Luggage Delivery and Why I think It’s Awesome
For a few years, United and dozens of airline partners (including American, JetBlue, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, and Alaska) have partnered with BagsVIP to offer a service designed to "make travel easier" with the option of having your checked … [Read More...]
